Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard that airline security scares over the past months and years have caused even more safety restrictions to air travel and are testing the patience of senior travelers throughout the world.  On one hand, of course we want to do everything we can to support new ways to prevent violent and hostile acts to air travel–but the downside is these new measures will likely burden an already stressed travel industry.

It is important for all senior travelers to review and familiarize yourself with the most recent TSA (Travel Safety Administration) Guidelines before entering the airport by going to their site and following their Travel Assistant tips.   This section does a great job addressing many air travel questions including:

—– The Screening Experience
* Dress the Part
* What You Need
* Do I Have to Remove My Shoes?
* Keep Your Experience Simple
* Travel Tips to Make Your Screening Experience Hassle-Free
* Know What to Expect

BootsnAll Travel calls itself  “The ultimate resource for the Independent Traveler”.  If travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, then it is definitely beneficial to tolerance, acceptance and open-mindedness, all qualities that are essential for nurturing world peace.  This site is a resource for the gamut of interests and questions many senior travelers experience.  The site provides referral links for a variety of information and data that makes senior traveling easier and more fun.

These are some examples of the links:  

• 8 of the Most Unique Walking Paths in the World
• 8 Reasons to Stop Putting Off That Argentina Trip
• 5 Most Unique New Year’s Eve Drops
• Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2010
• Gearing Up for 2010: Recap of 2008 & 2009 Top Destinations for Independent Travel
• How Travel Nurtures Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men
• Intentional Travel: 6 Important Things To Consider When Planning a Trip

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